Web Desk KARACHI: The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Karachi, in collaboration with the Department of Commerce in Sri Lanka, hosted Sri Lanka’s participation at the 19th My Karachi – Oasis of Harmony Exhibition, held from August 2nd to 4th at the Karachi Expo Center. Sri Lankan exporters, including Maliban Biscuits, TeaTalk, Orange Electrics and Sri Lankan Airlines joined …

News Desk DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, touched down in Basel today, becoming the first national carrier from the UAE to operate direct flights from Dubai. This marks the start of the carrier’s four-times weekly service to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) from Dubai International (DXB). The inaugural flight touched down at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and was met with a traditional water cannon salute. …

MANILA/DUBAI: Holiday Factory, the UAE’s award-winning & leading tour operator, proudly announces its expansion into the Asian market with the launch of its first real package tour operator in the Philippines. A press conference was held at the Marco Polo Ortigas Hotel in Manila on 29th July 2024, attended by over 120 esteemed media representatives, including top journalists from 15 …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: A soft launch of Novacolor Café was held here recently with the who’s who of the world of architecture, art and industry present in large numbers. The brainchild of Nasar Khan, Zillay Huma, Zubair, and Shameer, the space promises to be a game-changer in the coffee world bringing premium hues, brews, and fragrances under one roof …

ABU DHABI: Wio Bank PJSC, the region’s first platform bank, and Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, have announced a new partnership introducing a first-of-its-kind offering that allows Wio Personal customers to earn Etihad Guest Miles for every AED deposited into their Saving Spaces. This innovative programme refines traditional banking rewards, as it is the first time a …

LONDON, UK: The new four-year partnership extension between Emirates and the FA Cup will begin at the start of the 2024/25 season, and further increases Emirates’ commitment to The FA’s flagship competition which first began in 2015 and has resulted in many years of successful collaboration. Each season, over 700 clubs and 10,000 players across ten levels of the English …

News Desk DUBAI: The UAE Media Council has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arte Museum, a media arts exhibition associated with the prominent Korean visual arts company “District”, to enhance joint collaboration across several areas, such as providing media materials in line with the Media Content Standards, grant the museum permits for printing and circulating books related to …

News Desk DUBAI: As Dubai faces the peak of summer heat, Yango Maps is enhancing urban mobility with its unique ‘comfortable routes’ feature, designed to make travel around the city easier and more bearable. This feature, a boon during the soaring temperatures, guides users through shaded pathways and air-conditioned bus stops, highlighted with a distinct snowflake icon on the app. …

Web Desk DUBAI: DAMAC Hotels and Resorts and Paramount Hotels proudly hosted a successful three-day event in celebration of International Self Care week, aimed at promoting holistic well-being and pampering cast members from Paramount Hotels and DAMAC Maisons. The event, which took place during the self-care week, included engaging panel discussions in the iconic Screening Room at Paramount Hotel Dubai, …

KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia welcomes new AirAsia direct flights connecting Guwahati and Kozhikode (Calicut) to Kuala Lumpur. This expansion strengthens air connectivity between India and Malaysia, offering greater convenience for tourists and fostering closer ties between the two nations. The new routes, commencing on 2 August 2024, will operate thrice weekly. Travellers from Guwahati and Kozhikode can now enjoy direct …